Respiratory physician Lutz Beckert considers chronic obstructive pulmonary disease management, including the prevention of COPD, the importance of smoking cessation and pulmonary rehabilitation, and the lifesaving potential of addressing treatable traits. He also discusses the logic of inhaler therapy, moving from single therapy to dual and triple therapy when indicated, as well as other aspects of management
Budget fails to fire General practice leadership flummoxed
Wednesday 8 June 2022, 03:45 AM

Caption: RNZCGP president Sam Murton says GPs’ work in the community seems invisible
The Government touted Budget 2022 as a health Budget and gave Vote Health the biggest increase of all sectors. Line items failed to spell out specific spending, however, and the overall document did not impress most primary care leaders. Barbara Fountain collates responses in the days following the Budget
The fact is, we can’t make structural changes unless we prioritise the healthcare workforce
"I think medical care in the community has been forgo
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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